Pigeon pea raw vs. Chestnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between pigeon pea raw and chestnut
- Pigeon pea raw has more folate, copper, iron, vitamin B1, manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, and potassium; however, chestnut is richer in vitamin C.
- Pigeon pea raw's daily need coverage for folate is 105% more.
- Pigeon pea raw contains 11 times more zinc than chestnut. Pigeon pea raw contains 2.76mg of zinc, while chestnut contains 0.25mg.
- Chestnut has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of chestnut is 54, while the glycemic index of pigeon pea raw is 22.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw and Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +238.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +182.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +94.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +202.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +123.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1004% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +270.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -37% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +109.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +334.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +79.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +305.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +300.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +21.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1100% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
21.7 g
Fats:
1.49 g
Carbs:
62.78 g
Water:
10.59 g
Other:
3.44 g
Protein:
2 g
Fats:
1.38 g
Carbs:
27.76 g
Water:
68.15 g
Other:
0.71 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +985% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +126.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +384.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +543.5% |
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Fats
~1.38g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.33 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.814 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.26 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.476 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.545 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +49.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -21.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3866.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 456µg | 38µg | 105% |
| Copper | 1.057mg | 0.472mg | 65% |
| Fiber | 15g | 60% | |
| Iron | 5.23mg | 1.73mg | 44% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.643mg | 0.148mg | 41% |
| Manganese | 1.791mg | 0.854mg | 41% |
| Protein | 21.7g | 2g | 39% |
| Phosphorus | 367mg | 99mg | 38% |
| Magnesium | 183mg | 54mg | 31% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 26.7mg | 30% |
| Zinc | 2.76mg | 0.25mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 1392mg | 715mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.266mg | 0.316mg | 19% |
| Selenium | 8.2µg | 15% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.965mg | 0.731mg | 14% |
| Carbs | 62.78g | 27.76g | 12% |
| Calories | 343kcal | 131kcal | 11% |
| Calcium | 130mg | 46mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.187mg | 0.104mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 0.233mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.814g | 0.545g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.012g | 0.476g | 1% |
| Fats | 1.49g | 1.38g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 47.78g | 27.76g | N/A |
| Sodium | 17mg | 27mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.33g | 0.26g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.212mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.767mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.785mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.549mg | 0.118mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.521mg | 0.118mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.243mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.858mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.937mg | 0.112mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.774mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
20%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea raw contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea raw is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pigeon pea raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pigeon pea raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chestnut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.07g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)